2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Skoda L would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1984 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Skoda |
| Model | DB7 | L |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 38 L |
